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    Carmelo's Tacos

    4.3 (222 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Alex T.

    Pretty solid Mexican food tonight for dinner. Got two chicken tacos, one carne asada, and one sliced beef. All were delicious and tasted pretty authentic. Price wise after the horchata was added it was $25 per person so definitely a bit pricey since I probably can get two entire chipotle meals for the price of this one. Good and efficient service during a busy dinner though so definitely a place that's worth trying!

    Tacos Campechano

    Best tacos is the area. The food was delicious and full of flavor. The employees were super helpful and nice. Can't wait to be back in Seattle to visit this restaurant again!

    Taco Al Pastor
    jessica l.

    Carmelo's can get busy sometimes, but I didn't have issues finding a seat this time (6pm on a thursday). There are two locations, but this is the one with indoor seating (which i prefer). The interior is clean + the food comes out very fast. I usually get the carne asada quesadilla to share and then al pastor tacos. The quesadilla comes with salsas and sour cream and comes nicely toasted & I love the pineapples in the al pastor tacos.

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    Maira P.

    The food was very good. I think the best tacos in Seattle that I've tried. There's also a self serve salsa bar. They charge a dollar for extra limes. This location does take awhile to make your order though.

    Crispy quesabirra
    Catherine T.

    I love coming here for the quesa birra. The quesa birria tacos are tasty and have a good meat ratio. I've tried both the crispy and soft tortilla versions, and I'd recommend the soft tortilla quesa birria. They have a slight crunch to them and are wayyy less oily than the crispy version. There are around 7 tables indoors and a couple outdoor tables. I've never had trouble finding a place to sit and eat, but if you happen to arrive during a rush, there may not be seating!

    Monique T.

    Looked it up since we saw it on IG as a recommendation. There is a couple locations including a walk up window. We were very excited to try the food! The lobby was clean and organized. Lots of menu options Unfortunately everything is sold separately, salsas,sides... was disappointed or maybe I'm not used to paying for salsa with tacos Meats were a little to salty, not enough protein in the tacos or burrito Loved the fresh tortillas tho. Service was speedy Not to friendly

    Al Pastor & Carne Asada Tacos
    Justin C.

    My first time trying Carmelo's :) Al Pastor Tacos 4.5/5 Delicious marinated pork with all of the toppings like onions, cilantro, and pineapple! Carne Asada Tacos 3.5/5 I'll be honest, these didn't taste amazing to me. It tasted like salty beef. But not in a good way. I think the seasoning (not salt) needs to be stronger because it just tasted overly salty. Horchata 3/5 I LOVE Horchata but this wasn't good to me. It was very powdery and had a flavor felt off. The BEST Horchata I've ever had was at Tony's Tacos in Sacramento CA. Overall, not a bad experience. Glad to have tried this place.

    Taco Al Pastor

    Food was ok. I couldn't see the menu because it lettering is so small. So I think I order the wrong thing . Nothing special about the inside

    Timothy H.

    This place does not disappoint! I LOVE their quesabirrias. It's even bigger and better now. Very tasty and delicious. I wish they added more consume. The service is good. The food didn't take long to make. The restaurant is authentic with Mexican. Highly recommend coming here!

    Tim T.

    Great taco place serving other Mexican cuisine like tortas, sandwiches, burritos, etc., that is located near Ba Bar, Seattle U and a Boon Boona Coffee. Great service and open interior space with plenty of tables. Recommended!

    Crispy Quesabirria and Al Pastor Quesadilla
    Kelly H.

    I love coming here for their crispy quesabirrias!!! One order comes with three tacos stuffed with lots of cheese and birria (Mexican marinated beef) and served with a side of dipping broth, hot sauce, and avocado sauce. The meat is super tender and flavorful and I love that I always get a nice cheese pull when I bite into the taco. Service is always quick and friendly. They can get pretty busy and sometimes it's hard to find a seat because there are only 7-8 tables. There is also self serve water. I would definitely recommend this spot if you're ever craving tacos and in the area!

    Quesabirria (Crispy)

    Been wanting to try this place for a while and it's worth the hype! Quesabirria tacos were amazing. Churros were also delicious. Store is very clean and has a lot of tables. Wish there outdoor seating as well. Parking does suck and is only street. Worth it though.

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